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We both respond to district requests and create opportunities never thought of before. Our dedication extends to every last student we serve.
We had a great time partnering with @charlescitycsd during their recent professional development day! 🌟
Joe Kremer focused on helping secondary staff with student assessments, Tina Halverson shared strategies for social-emotional learning with elementary teachers, and Bridget Ross &... Emily Byrnes covered behavior tips with special education teachers and paraeducators.
We love supporting/collaborating with our educators and students! 👏🙌
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🦃 This Thanksgiving, we’re feeling extra grateful for the thoughtful educators we serve. 🍁 Our friends at Waterloo left this friendly turkey on our door, reminding us of the values we strive to embody: kindness, understanding, inclusivity, collaboration, problem-solving, engagement, and ...knowledge.
💛 We are so thankful for our partnership with the incredible educators we serve every day. Your dedication inspires us, and this gesture warms our hearts. Together, we make a difference for students!
A reminder that all Central Rivers AEA offices are closed on November 28 and 29 in observance of the holiday. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Central Rivers AEA! 🦃🍂
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What an incredible Build Day last week! 🚗 We modified six of seven jeeps, tackled some wiring challenges, and had a special helper join in the fun. 👏
Central Rivers AEA is thrilled to partner with Go Baby Go Iowa to create these life-changing moments for kids!
Mark your ...calendar: Race Day is December 7, 9:00 am–12:00 pm, at the W Fieldhouse, Wartburg College – the first Go Baby Go Iowa event in Waverly!
This amazing project brings together health professionals, engineers, students, and volunteers to modify ride-on cars for kids with mobility challenges, giving them new ways to explore and connect. 🙌
➡️ Questions? Contact Kimberly Sommermeyer at ksommermeyer@centralriversaea.org.
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Congratulations to Central Rivers AEA’s Dr. Elizabeth Voigt, Occupational Therapist, on being named a 2024 recipient of The Courier’s 20 Under 40 Awards! 👏 🏆
A Waterloo native, Elizabeth is deeply committed to her profession and community. She volunteers at her church, offering ...presentations on occupational health for mothers, and serves on the Program Committee at House of Hope, where she helps strengthen programs that empower families and break the cycle of homelessness in the Cedar Valley. 🙌 👏
Elizabeth’s true passion is supporting children through occupational therapy services in local schools. In her spare time, she creates “Occ-Health” boxes to help kids develop fine motor skills while having fun.
Congratulations, Elizabeth, and thank you for all you do!
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Photo credit: Jake Byers, Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Central Rivers AEA was proud to have board members Kathy Enslin (District 3), Bryan Burton (District 8), Dennis Craun, Jr. (District 9), board president Dr. Debra Rich (District 2), and Interim Chief Administrator Stan Rheingans attend this week’s Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) ...conference. Their dedication to learning and collaboration exemplifies our commitment to supporting Iowa’s students and schools. 👏
As part of the conference, Dennis Craun, Jr. represented our agency as delegate and participated in a powerful poverty simulation led by keynote presenter Dr. Donna Beegle. Her session, "Changing Lives for Iowa's Students Impacted by Poverty," highlighted the critical role of leaders in breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for students in need.
We are grateful for our board members and their unwavering leadership in making a difference for the children, families and educators we serve! They are the foundation of our agency's success. 💙📚🙌
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Congratulations to Perla Greenwood, who was recently honored with the School Social Worker of the Year Award at the Iowa School Social Workers Association - ISSWA (ISSWA) conference! 🙌
Perla’s dedication to school social work, her creative approach, and her meaningful impact on ...students and the community showcase her leadership. Through her work at Central Rivers AEA and as ISSWA Treasurer, Perla leads and inspires with genuine passion. 👏
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📷: ISSWA
What we are proud of
"The AEA staff members who work with my district have been extremely helpful across the board...answering questions specific to content areas, helping with technology implementation, analyzing and using student data, and implementing Social and Emotional Learning structures."